A NUNEATON man is gearing up to cycle 75 miles in 24 hours to raise funds for a project that helps local homeless people – after being inspired by his own experience.

Chris Bishop will join the tough Bucket & Spade Ride from Blackpool to Southport on Saturday, aiming to raise £1,000 for the Boomerang Project, which provides meals to homeless people in Bedworth.

The 38-year-old former alcoholic, who has spent time in prison, volunteered to take part after turning his life around through help from Fry Housing Trust, a charitable organisation which provides housing and support to vulnerable people.

Chris, said: “Having been homeless myself, I know how hard it can be to get your life back on track which is why I want to raise as much money as possible for the Boomerang Project, which helps vulnerable people locally.

"The support I’ve received from Fry Housing Trust and the Boomerang Project has been fantastic and doing this challenge is my way of giving something back.”